Upcoming Dates to Remember
March 9 - 10
School Book Fair 3:00pm - 4:30pm
March 13
Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 14
School Accountability Committee 6:00pm
March 15
MSCS Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
Skate City 6:00pm
March 18
Half Day for Kindergarten
March 20
First Day of Spring
March 22-25
Spring Break!
March 22
Futures Committee Meeting 3:30 pm
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After the recent frigid temperatures, Spring announced itself this week with incredibly balmy weather! While we might still welcome another blast or two of Winter, we truly rejoice in the changing seasons and all the activities coming up.
We are thrilled about the upcoming Book Fair sponsored by the Parent Council – be sure to see how your child can benefit from it. Parents can also learn more about Waldorf perspectives through Simplicity Parenting classes and our new Enrichment Conference – see details below.
Behind the scenes, the Board of Directors, its Site Committee and I have been scurrying to pull all the pieces together so we can close on the purchase of the Whittier building next month! We are so excited!
And to help us take creative ownership of our forever home, Electra Johnson, Mountain Song parent and local architect, is launching a community design process with us to envision how we can transform our property. She has already started working with our faculty, and she will create forums for other community stakeholders as it evolves. Watch for an after-school club after Spring Break for students to contribute their ideas and talents, as well as a Town Hall to gather larger community input. We are absolutely delighted to have Electra’s expertise to guide us. Stay tuned!
As we move into March, one of our favorite songs has started resounding through our hallways….
May troubles be less and blessings be more
And nothing but happiness come to your door.
And may you have love wherever you go;
Your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow …
Teresa Woods, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Join the Parent Council for a Scholastic Book Fair! |
Wednesday and Thursday
March 9 & 10 After School at Mountain Song
from 3:00 - 4:30pm
E-wallets are a NEW feature, so that your child does not need to bring cash to school. Create a personal link to share, so that family and friends can donate to your child’s scholastic fund! Money in your e-wallet not used in full is turned into Scholastic Credit. If you are interested in donating to our Scholastic Donations for Kids to help ensure each child in our school can pick out a book, please click here.
We will also accept cash, credit cards and checks made out to Mountain Song Community School the days of the event.
If you are unable to attend after school with your child, you may shop online 3/7 - 3/20, also using the e-wallet feature. Set up an e-wallet account here.
Visit the Mountain Song Scholastic website here for all the details!
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Deployment Lunch-Bunch Groups
Begin the Week of March 7th
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Vision screening will take place here at Mountain Song on Thursday, March 31st at no cost for students. Parent information letters will be sent home with students who need to be screened. The consent forms can also be accessed here. Consent forms must be signed before students can be screened, and they can be turned in at the front office.
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Parent and Community Enrichment Conference
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Save the date! Mountain Song Community School in conjunction with the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education is excited to host a Parent and Community Enrichment Conference at our school on Friday evening, April 1st and Saturday, April 2nd.
The event will include Keynote Speaker, Dr. Liz Beaven, Executive Director of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education, and various artistic and enrichment workshops held at the school. Keep an eye out for more information on times and how to sign up. Be sure to let friends and family know who may also be interested. We are looking forward to this event!
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Peek into Mrs. Keiser’s 1st Grade Class |
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Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time
Spring Forward
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Next Sunday, March 13th, we will set our clocks forward one hour for the benefit of more daylight in the evening. Losing an hour of sleep as our clocks “spring forward” disrupts our circadian rhythm and sleep schedules.
How can we help our children make the adjustment? Experts tell us we can move their bedtimes earlier in small increments over several days while keeping their bedtime routines consistent and predictable. Consider making these adjustments next week. The article linked here and below has very practical suggestions.
Now is also a time when we can become more aware of general sleep care: making sure children get exercise during the day, no screen time at least 2 hours before bedtime, maintaining dark during sleep and letting light in when it’s time to wake up, and healthy eating habits. Please consider paying special attention to bedtimes as we prepare for Daylight Saving Time.
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Agricultural Arts Volunteers Needed! |
We are looking for garden volunteers to help out during weekends and over the breaks! Duties include caring for the animals and watering the greenhouse.
Mr. Adam Wright
Agricultural Arts Coordinator and Teacher
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Join us for Simplicity Parenting Classes with Ms. Stacie Warren, to learn Waldorf approaches to supporting your children, so they are ready to launch into the world with resiliency!
No cost to our families; a $175 value. All Mountain Song families are invited to attend any or all of the sessions, hosted here at the school (2904 W Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904). Click HERE to learn more.
Upcoming Class Dates & Times*:
*Due to the discussion-based format of the class and our attempt to create a safe space where attendees are comfortable sharing their trials and triumphs in parenting, this class is only being offered in-person and there will not be a Zoom option.
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PC Meeting March 14
The next Parent Council meeting will be Monday, March 14th at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom.
PC Meeting Schedule and Links Posted
Starting in April, Parent Council meetings will be held the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. You can find the entire schedule for Parent Council meetings and committee meetings, along with the Zoom link, at the Parent Council Meetings and Events webpage.
Looking for New PC Festivals Chairperson
The Parent Council’s Festivals Committee is looking for a new chairperson for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Interested parties should either reach out to the current chairperson, Cambria Devoy, at festivals@mountainsongschool.com or Parent Council chairperson, Amalie Fellini, at pcchair@mountainsongschool.com.
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Spring Track Series with Mountain Song!
Registration OPEN now through April 16, 2022
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We offer a non-competitive, youth program to introduce running to young athletes grades K-5, in a safe and fun environment. The focus is on self-improvement, being an encouraging teammate, and making new friends. Practices consist of running games and workouts with a strong focus on fun!
Practice meets at Thorndale Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30pm, beginning Tuesday, April 12th. Races meet at Harrison High School, Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm on: April 24th, May 1st and May 8th.
Runners MUST be registered prior to their first practice.
Cost: $65 registration through April 10th, then an additional $10/runner fee applies
Financial Aid is available February 10th – March 25th through every kid sports.
For questions or interest in volunteering, please contact Coach Stephanie Ryan at
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We are hiring for the following positions:
Please refer to our website and/or pick up an application at the front office.
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2021-2022 Calendar and Schedule |
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Please find the 2021-2022 school calendars and daily schedule for grades 1-8 at the links below.
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Mountain Song Community School | 2904 West Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
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